Chattanooga Tennessee (also known as the scenic city) is one of the largest cities in Tennessee and has a population of over 150,000. It sits next to two major lakes - Chickamauga and Nickajack – on the south end of Tennessee, just north of Georgia. Surrounded by picturesque mountains and ridges, the city has an interesting landscape that creates a powerful mix of urban and rustic scenery. Chattanooga is noted as being a particularly affordable travel destination and has been rated by Forbes in the top 10 best “Band for Your Buck” cities.